How can you personally participate in God's work as described in Acts 14:27? Acts 14:27 in Focus “ And when they arrived, they gathered the church together and reported all that God had done through them, and how He had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles.” Key Truths Drawn from the Verse • God’s work is initiated and empowered by Him: “God had done … He had opened.” • He chooses to work “through” willing servants. • The church family gathers to hear and celebrate these works. • Testimony fuels further faith and mission. How You Can Personally Participate in God’s Work • Be available for God to act “through” you – Present yourself daily (Romans 12:1). – Keep short accounts with sin (1 John 1:9) so nothing hinders His use of you. • Share what God is doing – Tell specific stories of His activity in your life, just as Paul and Barnabas did. – “Let the redeemed of the LORD say so” (Psalm 107:2). • Support and engage in missions to the unreached – Pray for open doors (Colossians 4:3). – Give or go where the gospel is not yet known (Romans 10:14-15). • Gather faithfully with the church – Worship, learn, and encourage others (Hebrews 10:24-25). – Use your spiritual gift for the common good (1 Corinthians 12:7). • Celebrate and recount answered prayer – Keep a journal of God’s interventions. – Publicly thank Him, strengthening your faith and that of others (Psalm 9:1). • Welcome those God is drawing – Befriend newcomers and seekers, just as the Gentiles were welcomed. – “Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you” (Romans 15:7). Practical Daily Steps 1. Begin each morning asking, “Lord, work through me today.” 2. Look for opportunities to speak a word about Christ (1 Peter 3:15). 3. Record at least one instance where you saw God move. 4. Share that instance with a fellow believer this week. 5. Pray specifically for someone outside the faith, asking God to open the door of belief for them. Encouragement to Remain Faithful As Acts 14:27 shows, ordinary believers become part of extraordinary stories when they make themselves available, gather with God’s people, and speak of His mighty deeds. The same God who opened the door of faith to the Gentiles still opens doors today—through you. |
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